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Volkswagen Lupo

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

T678 HRFMOT history

T678 HRF is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Lupo first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 89,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2025
Mileage
89,546 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T678 HRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Lupo
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T678 HRF was last recorded at 89,546 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 4,464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,082 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,464 miles
Average per year
3,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,546 miles
  • 2024 – 85,082 miles
  • 2022 – 83,907 miles
  • 2021 – 82,507 miles
  • 2020 – 80,938 miles
  • 2019 – 79,058 miles
  • 2018 – 75,496 miles
  • 2017 – 71,110 miles
  • 2016 – 66,738 miles
  • 2015 – 60,373 miles
  • 2013 – 56,450 miles
  • 2012 – 52,786 miles
  • 2011 – 42,027 miles
  • 2010 – 37,014 miles
  • 2009 – 33,300 miles
  • 2008 – 29,557 miles
  • 2007 – 24,556 miles
  • 2006 – 22,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail89,546 miles
  • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn 4 front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail89,546 miles (+4,464)8 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,546 miles
    Test number
    337925936362
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn 4 front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Pass85,082 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    85,082 miles
    Test number
    443408958960
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail85,082 miles (+1,175)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,082 miles
    Test number
    914095756006
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass83,907 miles (+1,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    83,907 miles
    Test number
    562241968665
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass82,507 miles (+1,569)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,507 miles
    Test number
    126665363136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,938 miles
    Test number
    614023973517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail80,938 miles (+1,880)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,938 miles
    Test number
    603352410639
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass79,058 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,058 miles
    Test number
    636336037443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail79,058 miles (+3,562)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,058 miles
    Test number
    171572075735
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass75,496 miles (+4,386)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    75,496 miles
    Test number
    370147616391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    71,110 miles
    Test number
    719859738111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,110 miles (+4,372)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,110 miles
    Test number
    887477838547
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass66,738 miles (+6,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,738 miles
    Test number
    709178865641
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass60,373 miles (+3,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    60,373 miles
    Test number
    308697945173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  15. Pass56,450 miles (+3,664)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    56,450 miles
    Test number
    937701853317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    52,786 miles
    Test number
    429940742496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,785 miles (+10,758)2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,785 miles
    Test number
    775320642309
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass42,027 miles (+5,013)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    42,027 miles
    Test number
    149734211202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,014 miles (+3,714)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,014 miles
    Test number
    372224790130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear wiper split.

  20. Pass33,300 miles (+3,743)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,300 miles
    Test number
    530546199149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,557 miles
    Test number
    614856698100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,557 miles (+5,001)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,557 miles
    Test number
    963573398193
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  23. Pass24,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,556 miles
    Test number
    562045657239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail24,556 miles (+2,412)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,556 miles
    Test number
    734065357202
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass22,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    22,144 miles
    Test number
    320528356273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T678 HRF

Does T678 HRF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T678 HRF expired on 11 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T678 HRF?
The MOT on T678 HRF expired on 11 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T678 HRF done?
T678 HRF was recorded at 89,546 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 3,514 miles a year.
Has T678 HRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T678 HRF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T678 HRF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T678 HRF find?
T678 HRF failed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 8 major defects and 10 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn 4 front bushes; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 15 more.

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